Biology:Paphiopedilum barbigerum
| Paphiopedilum barbigerum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cypripedioideae |
| Genus: | Paphiopedilum |
| Species: | P. barbigerum
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| Binomial name | |
| Paphiopedilum barbigerum T.Tang & F.T.Wang
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Paphiopedilum insigne var. barbigerum (T.Tang & F.T.Wang) Braem | |
Paphiopedilum barbigerum is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae known commonly as the beard carrying paphiopedilum. It is native to China , Vietnam, and Thailand. It is an endangered species due to habitat destruction and overcollection for the horticultural trade.[1]
This orchid grows in soil, on rocks, or on tree trunks in limestone habitat types. It produces 4 to 6 linear green leaves up to 19 centimeters long. It blooms in a single flower on a hairy brownish stalk. The flower is up to 8 centimeters wide. The dorsal sepal is white with a greenish or brownish spot at the base. The synsepal is pale green and the petals are brownish with pale edges. The staminode is yellow.[2]
This species is pollinated by hoverflies, in particular Allograpta javana and Episyrphus balteatus.[3]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rankou, H.; Averyanov, L. (2015). "Paphiopedilum barbigerum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2015: e.T46696A43318064. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T46696A43318064.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/46696/43318064. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ Paphiopedilum barbigerum. Flora of China.
- ↑ Shi, J., et al. (2009). Pollination by deceit in Paphiopedilum barbigerum (Orchidaceae): a staminode exploits the innate colour preferences of hoverflies (Syrphidae). Plant Biology, 11(1), 17-28.
Wikidata ☰ Q1306477 entry
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